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KX58 XEO

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,477 mi
Last recorded127,477 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX58 XEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 127,477 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 127,471 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 117,850 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 117,850 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top mount bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top mount bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 104,504 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 104,504 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn N/S/F strut to bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn O/S/F strut top bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/S sill seriously corroded (holed and split) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 92,475 miles

Both rear end inner sill areas getting abit corroded

Engine underside getting abit oily

Excessive corrosion and hole at O/S/F outer sill lower edge areas (NOT quite within fail limit at time of test)

Fail 21 Aug 2020 92,475 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear end inner sill areas getting abit corroded

Engine underside getting abit oily

Excessive corrosion and hole at O/S/F outer sill lower edge areas (NOT quite within fail limit at time of test)

Pass 29 Aug 2019 80,884 miles

Both rear end inner sill areas starting to get abit corroded slightly

Both rear tyres worn low on tread and nearing limits of wear at central tread areas

Excessive corrosion and holes at O/S/F inner/outer sill lower edge areas (NOT quite within fail limits at time of test)

N/S/F end outer sill area abit bent

Fail 28 Aug 2019 80,884 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Light at dash stays ON (1.6 (b))

Both rear end inner sill areas starting to get abit corroded slightly

Both rear tyres worn low on tread and nearing limits of wear at central tread areas

Excessive corrosion and holes at O/S/F inner/outer sill lower edge areas (NOT quite within fail limits at time of test)

N/S/F end outer sill area abit bent

Pass 3 Sep 2018 66,396 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 60,297 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 51,085 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 42,272 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 33,323 miles

Both front tyres wearing low.

Pass 20 Nov 2013 24,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 24,384 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 16,451 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 7,982 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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KX58 XEO is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 62,720 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX58 XEO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KX58 XEO registered?

KX58 XEO is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 December 2008.

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